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NFL Roundup: Rodgers engineers miracle to put Pack in playoffs

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, left, dives into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown as Chicago’s Zack Bowman takes Cobb down Sunday in Chicago. The Packers won 33-28 to capture the NFC North title. Associated Press.

In a battle for the NFC North and a playoff berth, Rodgers escaped an all-out blitz on fourth down and threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Randall Cobb with 38 seconds remaining.

Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler's Hail Mary pass as time expired was intercepted and the Packers advanced to the playoffs with an 8-7-1 regular season record, while the Bears finished 8-8.

Eagles 24, Cowboys 22

LeSean McCoy rushed for 131 yards, Bryce Brown ran for a key touchdown with 6:09 remaining and Brandon Boykin had a late interception to lead visiting Philadelphia to a hard-fought victory over Dallas and the NFC East title.

The Chargers capitalized on the reprieve to finish the regular season 9-7 and qualify for the playoffs at the expense of Pittsburgh.

Kansas City, which had already secured fifth seed in the AFC, went 11-5.

Bengals 34, Ravens 17

The AFC North champion Cincinnati Bengals completed their first undefeated season at home since 1988 with a win over the Baltimore Ravens and knocked the defending Super Bowl champions out of the AFC playoff chase in the process.

Quarterback Andy Dalton overcame a career-high four interceptions by throwing for 281 yards and a pair of touchdowns plus running for the go-ahead touchdown as the Bengals finished the regular season 11-5.

The Patriots finished the regular season 12-4 as Blount ran for 189 yards, the fifth-highest in franchise history, including touchdown runs of 36 and 35 yards.

Saints 42, Buccaneers 17

Quarterback Drew Brees reignited a slumbering offense with first-half touchdown passes to four different receivers, powering the New Orleans Saints to victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and into the playoffs for the fourth time in five seasons.

The Saints (11-5) locked up an undefeated home record by scoring touchdowns on six of their first seven possessions, not counting a kneel-down at the end of the first half.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was 21-of-34 for 306 yards and two touchdowns as the 49ers won their sixth straight game to end the regular season 12-4.

Broncos 34, Raiders 14

Quarterback Peyton Manning threw for four touchdowns in a sparkling - and abbreviated - performance that capped a record-setting season and secured the AFC's No. 1 seed in the playoffs for the Denver Broncos.

Manning, who was replaced by Brock Osweiler in the second half, completed 25-of-28 passes for 266 yards, giving him an NFL single-season record of 5,477 yards passing.

The Broncos (13-3) will have a first-round bye and home advantage in the playoffs.

Seahawks 27, Rams 9

The Seattle Seahawks (13-3) finally clinched the NFC's top seed and West title with a win over the St. Louis Rams in a penalty-filled game.

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch gained 97 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries, while quarterback Russell Wilson completed 15 of 23 passes for 172 yards and a touchdown.